Obits

Terry CrossBear 1952-2025
Terry Lee “I’yan-Luta”/”PSatuk” CrossBear, 72, of Mayetta, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Medicalodges of Leavenworth. He was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Topeka, the son of Michael “Mike” and Isabelle (Mitchell) CrossBear. Terry attended Topeka High School and earned his G.E.D. in the Army....
Daryl Smith 1936-2025
Daryl Eugene Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 89. Daryl was born on March 4, 1936, in Horton to Junius Smith and Viola Elizabeth (Schuetz) Smith. He attended St. Leo’s Parochial School and...
Carrie Hildenbrand 1962-2025
Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton to William “Bill” and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton...
Donald Hrenchir Sr. 1927-2025
Donald Eugene Hrenchir Sr., 97, of Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Aldersgate Assisted Living Community, Topeka. He was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Emmett. He was the firstborn son of Raphael L. and Marcella (Haug) Hrenchir, and was brother...
Galen Oden 1938-2025
Galen Lee Oden, 86, of Grandview, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Galen was born on Aug. 23, 1938, in his grandparents’ home in Holton to Leslie and Helen Oden. By 1949 Galen and his family moved and settled in Kansas City, Mo. Galen graduated from...
Ronnie Blackwell 1984-2025
Ronald “Ronnie” William Blackwell, 40, Holton, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on Nov. 12, 1984, in Topeka, to Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Blackwell and Mary “Cathy” Cathrine Martinez Blackwell.
Mr. Blackwell worked as a foundation repairman with Roy Uhl until his health no longer allowed....
Donna Hamlin 1935-2025
Donna Hamlin, 89, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She was born Oct. 21, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter and Emma (Savage) Young. Donna married James “Jim” Max Hamlin on March 8, 1986. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011. Donna and Jim were...
Debra Montgomery 1953-2025
Debra Montgomery passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in San Francisco, Calif. Debra was born June 9, 1953, to William (Jr.) and Ruth Montgomery. She grew up in Holton, attending Colorado Elementary School and Holton Junior and Senior High School. In 1973 she moved to Minnesota and was one of the...
Marje Cochren 1937-2025
Marje Ann Cochren (Riley) was born on July 20, 1937, and raised in Wichita. She was the daughter of Orville Marion Riley and Doris (Noble) Riley. Marje grew up with Midwestern values of faith, family and hard work — principles that would guide her throughout her life. On Aug. 7, 1955, she married...
Joan Schiffbauer 1943-2025
Joan Darlene Schiffbauer, 81, of Holton, passed away on June 2, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by family. She faced a long and brave battle with cancer with amazing strength and grace. Born on July 10, 1943, to Joaquin and Hazel Alvarnaz, Joan spent her early years and...

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